The Poet of Tolstoy Park Sonny Brewer

At 67 years old, Henry Stuart was told he had about a year to live and that a warmer climate might make the end more bearable. San Diego was suggested; Henry chose Fairhope AL. He was a retired professor who loved Tolstoy, a widower, and at 67 he undertook the journey from Idaho to Alabama to live out his days. He bought ten acres and proceeded to build his home one handmade brick at a time, while living in spartan conditions in an old barn. His friends and family were mystified, and his new neighbors thought his behavior eccentric. But Henry was working to perfect his soul with the time he had left, which turned out to be much longer than the forecast year.